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"I want to say, this diabetes is really not covered, I used to have a sweet tooth that I couldn't stop eating, but now I see candy like I see an enemy!" Aunt Wang said from a chair in the clinic, with a hint of pride in her tone.
Aunt Wang is 67 years old and a retired teacher in early childhood education. Last year's medical check-up report completely changed her lifestyle. A diagnosis of diabetes forced her to give up her long-cherished sweet tooth and start trying a sugar-free lifestyle.
This is undoubtedly a huge challenge for Aunt Wang, who used to have a cup of sweetened soy milk and no less than three chocolates every day. As a retired teacher, Auntie Wang has a lot of time to ponder various sugar-free recipes at home.
From sugar-free soy milk to homemade sugar-free whole wheat bread, her cooking skills have improved dramatically over the course of the year. Today, she sat in the waiting area of the hospital, waiting for the results of a new round of medical examinations.
Her life has changed drastically over the course of the year, not only in terms of diet, but also in the neighborhood walking clubs, daily walks, and sometimes some relaxing yoga classes.
"Aunt Wang, the results of the physical examination are out. The doctor came over with a pile of reports, and there was a hint of approval in his eyes. "How's the report, doctor?" asked Aunt Wang eagerly.
"Very good, your blood sugar level has dropped by 30% compared to last year, which is very rare without using any hypoglycemic drugs. The doctor explained in detail that this undoubtedly proves the success of Aunt Wang's lifestyle change.
The doctor went on to tell another case, that of a young IT engineer who was diagnosed with diabetes because he was under a lot of work pressure and often went out to eat.
In contrast to Aunt Wang, the engineer opted for medication to control his blood sugar. Although his blood sugar was well controlled initially, in the long run, the side effects of the medication began to appear, which affected his quality of life.
For people with diabetes, lifestyle changes are often more important than relying solely on medications. Proper diet control and regular physical activity can not only effectively control blood sugar, but also reduce dependence on medications, thus avoiding possible side effects of long-term drug use.
This lifestyle change does not happen overnight, it requires persistence and hard work on the part of the patient. For Aunt Wang, this year of sugar-free life has not only brought her blood sugar under control, but also made her body healthier.
With a moderate amount of physical exercise and a reasonable diet, she found that her physical strength and energy had improved significantly. Through the comparison between Aunt Wang and the young IT engineer, we can indirectly feel the importance of lifestyle changes in diabetes control.
After experiencing the benefits of sugar-free living, Auntie Wang even started promoting a healthy lifestyle in the community. She used her experience as a teacher to organize small lectures to educate those around her on how to improve their health through diet and exercise. Of course, changing lifestyle habits is not without its challenges.
Auntie Wang also encountered a lot of difficulties in the first few months, such as how to avoid the temptation of high-sugar foods when going out, or how to make sugar-free foods that are both delicious and healthy at home.
She even started self-educating herself on nutrition to understand which foods are good choices for diabetics and which should be avoided. Her efforts were not in vain. The results of the physical examination a year later are the best proof of her lifestyle change.
Auntie Wang's story is not just about managing diabetes, but about how to improve overall health and quality of life through self-management and sustained efforts. This change from the inside out is an incentive for anyone.
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